Great Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF MonoKote - GPMA1036 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WING ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assemble the Wing Joiners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Join the Wing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Aileron Servo Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Wing Bolt Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALL FUSELAGE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Pushrod Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assemble the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete the Engine & Fuel Tank Installation . . . . . . . .
MOUNT THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the Wing to the Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALL THE TAIL COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Join the Elevator Halves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Align & Install the Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Vertical Fin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the Nose Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Radio Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Pushrods & Control Horns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AMA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMAA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Great
Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF, with MonoKote covering! This
model has many features that are usually found only in kit-
type aircraft. These features include: rod-in-tube pushrods,
an adjustable glass-filled nylon engine mount, multiple color
covering and high quality Great Planes hardware. The
construction technique that is used for this aircraft results in
a model that is lighter and stronger than conventional, built-
up balsa airplanes. The Easy Sport 40 ARF will provide an
excellent second aircraft to help build confidence and assist
in perfecting your aerobatic skills.
The Great Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF is similar to the
original Easy Sport 40 kit. The Almost-Ready-to-Fly version
is stable enough to be a great second airplane, yet has
aerobatic capabilities which allows rapid advancement of
your aerobatic skills. This Easy Sport has the same good
looks and excellent stability at low speeds that can be
found on the kit version and reflects the design expertise
and high quality standards of Great Planes kits.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Easy Sport ARF visit the web site listed below and
select the Great Planes Easy Sport ARF. If there is new
technical information or changes to this model a “tech
notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/index.html
1. Your Easy Sport ARF should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Easy Sport ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases
the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in first-class
condition, and a correctly sized engine and components
(fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
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